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The first piece of fire equipment consisted of a large suction pump, operated by man power. It had a four-inch suction hose to the outlet. The pump was operated with what you might call working-bars, similar to the old-style pump hand car. Two men would man each rockingbar and when lifting water through a four-inch suction hose and forcing it through a small hose and forcing it through a small hose nozzel, it would require a relay of men about every five minutes. The object of the pump was in case of a fire to transport the pump to a well as close to the fire as practical, drop the suction hose in the well and the man power swung into action.
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Page 170 Sherwood Oregon Jany.3rd,1896. Common Council of the town of Sherwood met in Regular session. Roll Call showed bembers [sic.] present to be Councilman J.C.Smock, S.O.Hogan, J.W.Spencer and Recorder J.E.Young. Mr.J.C.Smock Made a Motion to Adjourn the meeting to Saturday Evening Jany. 4th at 7:30 Oclock P.M. owing to the unavoidable abcense of the president of the Council. Motion Carriade. [Signed] J.E.Young Town Recorder. |
Page 171 Sherwood Oregon Jany.4th,1896. Common Council of the Town of Sherwood met persuant to an adjournment of January 3rd. Members all preant at Roll Call. Minutes of Last four meetings Read and approved. Communication of Bur. L. West containing an aplecation to Borrow the Sum of $20.00 for a period of 90 Days was Read before the Council. The Security not being named the application was on motion Laid over to next meeting of the Council. Moved and Second that from and after this date Witnesses Subpoenaed to attend Trials in the Recorders Court be allowed $1.50 per day and 10c per mile for Each mile successfully traveled, also that the Witnesses in the Case of the Town of Sherwood vs Robers Bros be Included in this order. Motion Carried. Moved and Second that the Bill of Costs in the Case of the Town of Sherwood vs Mack & John Roberts be allowed and that Warrants be Drawn on the Town Treasury for the amounts due the Several persons mentioned there in Total amount of costs $24.10.
| Page 172 On Motion the Bill of Costs in the cases of the Town vs. Walter Hess and the Town vs. A.Belard was Allowed and Warrants ordered Drawn for the same. Amount of Bill $5.75. J.E.Young's Bill for Salary [supplies] and Etc. up to Date was Allowed and a Warrant ordered drawn for the amount. On Motion the Recorder was instructed to Draw A Contract between the Town of Sherwood and Mary E.Smock in which the Town of Sherwood was to pay to Mary E. Smock the sum of Two Hundred Dollars provided the Oregon and California R.R. Company should perform certain work on or be fore a certain date said date to be fixed by the Council at its meeting on Wednesday Evening Jany 8th,1896, said work to be performed by the R.R.Company as set fourth in Ordinance #26 except as to dates of the completion of said work.
| Page 173 On Motion Council then Adjourned to mete on Wednesday Evening January 8th, 1896. [Signed] J.E.Young Town Recorder. Sherwood Oregon Jany.8th,1896 Common Council of the town of Sherwood met persuant to an adjournment of Jany 4th ,1896 and was called to order by J.E.Young Town Recorder president of the Council, J.E.Iler being absent. Members present at Roll Call wer Samuel Hogan, J.C.Smock, J.W.Spenser and H.H.Eyman, members of the common council and J.E.Young, Recorder. Mr. J.C.Smock, the committe of one who was to See Mr. R. Koehler in regard to the depot Matter, Reported that when he called to See Mr. Koehler on the 7th inst. that Gentleman was abcent from his office, But Mr. Smock presented a letter of Telegram from Mr.Koehler
| Page 174 bearing date Jany 8th,1896 in which he, Mr. Koehler, asked further extintion of time for the completion of the work set fourth by the provissions of Ordinance #26 of the town of Sherwood and it was moved and Seconded that the time for Completing the Depot Building and the Extention and Completion of the Switch as set fourth in Ordinance #26 be and the same is hereby Extended from March 1st, 1896 to July 1st, 1896. Teh [sic.] vote on the Above motion stood as follows: Samuel Hogan, J.C.Smock, J.W.Spencer, H.H.Eyman, Yes. Motion Carried and Extintion of time granted. The agreement ordered Drawn up by the common council at its Last meeting Between the Town of Sherwood and Mary E. Smock was Read before the Council. Also as Indeminty Bond for the Sum of $400.00 to be given to said Mary E. Smock for the faithfull performance of the conditions of the Agreement on the part of the
| Page 175 Town of Sherwood was Read before the Council and on Motion the conditions of said agreement and Bond was accepted and ratified by the Common Council. The vote on this Motion Stood as follows: Seml. Hogan Yes, J.C.Smock Yes, J.W.Spencer Yes, H.H.Eyman Yes. In the Matter of the Application of Burt. L. West for a Loan of $20.00 for a period of ninety days The Request was not granted for the Reason that the Available Cash Balance in the Treasury has Run below the Limit fixed for the Same viz. namely that no Money shall be Loaned so as to reduce the Cash Surplus to A less amount than $50.00 Bill of R.Vincent for 964 feet of Rough Lumber was Read before the Council Amount of Bill $5.78 on Motion the Bill was Laid over untill the next meeting of the Council the Lumber not being of a quality required. On Motion Council Adjourned to meet Jany 13, 1896 that being the date fixed by Charter for the Regular Yearly meeting. [Signed] J.E.Young Recorder.
| Page 176 Sherwood Oregon Jany.13th,1896. Common Council of the Town of Sherwood met in regular Yearly Session. Members all present at Roll Call Minutes of Last three meetings read and approved. The Bill of J.C.Iler amounting to $3.00 for Two Days on Committee Work was presented and on Motion the Same was Allowed and a Warrant ordered drawn for the Same. Warrants wer Also ordered Drawn to pay Judges Clerks and Marshal for their Services at the Election held Jany.6th,1896. The Bill of R.Vincent for the Sum of $5.78 for Lumber was taken up and concidered (this was the Bill Laid over on the 8th inst.) and after an examination of the Lumber by the Council the Bill was allowed and a warrant ordered drawn for the Same. The Vote on the Above Motion Stood as follows: Smock Yes, Eyman Yes, Spencer No, Hogan Yes.
| Page 177 Bill of J.W.Spencer for Helping to take Masurements and Elevation for Water Supply was presented. Amount of Bill 75 cents. On Motion the Bill was allowed. Unfinished Business. Under the head the Report of J.E.Morback Town Treasurer, acting, was read before the Council showing the Business done by that office for the past year to be as follows. Cash on hands at commencement of year Jany.14,1895 1365 On Motion the Report was adopted. Amount Collected on coll of fines 20.00
| Page 178 Total $26.75 The Vote Cost on January 6th,1896 for town officers wer then canvased and the following named persons we Declared duely Elected to Serve for a term of One Year. President of Council J.C.Smock. Members of the Common Council: S.O.Hogan, C.G.Reisner, H.H.Eyman, D.Alexander. Town Recorder J.E.Young. Town Treasurer J.E.Morback Town Marshal G.W.Duke Mr. J.C.Smock Moved to Extend a Vote of Thanks to J.C.Iler the retiring president of Council the Motion Carried unanimously. Mr.Iler adressed the Council and Citizens assembled [Next phrase crossed out:] with a... by a few well chosen Remarks. Mr.J.C.Smock President Elect was then duely sworn in to office by the Recorder and took up the Reins of government where Mr.Iler had but a moment before relinquish[ed] them.
| Page 179 Councilmen Elect S.O.Hogan, C.G.Reisner, H.H.Eyman, D.Alexander wer then Sworn in to office by the Recorder. The Bonds of Recorder J.E.Young with J.C.Iler and John Owens as surities, The Bond of Treasurer J.E.Morback with H.C.Plumer & Mary E. Smock as surity, and the Bond of Marshal G.W.Duke with H.C.Plumer & J.E.Morback as surity, wer all Read before the Council and on Motion Each Bond Was Accepted by the Council and Treasurer J.E.Morback and G.W.Duke Marshal Wer duly sworn in to ther Respective offices. The Recorder being his own successer all that was required was the filing of the New Bond. Short addresses wer then made by Council Man Alexander, Reisner and Eyman. Mr.O.Johnson on Invitation by the president of the council made a few remarks in which he Eulogized Retiring Council for the Action in the Rail
| Page 180 Road Matter and also in the action taken by that body to Insure the Telephone line for Sherwood. The new Council then Settled down to business. The Marshal was Instructed to put in the Street Crossing on the West side of Main Street across 1st Street from the North East corner of Block (3) to the South East corner of Block (4). On Motion the Marshal was Instructed to get Lumber for two street crossing said Lumber to be 3 in thick over crossing to be put in across Washington Street on the north Side of Main from the South East Corner of Block 5 to the South West corner of Block (6) The other to be put in across Rail Road Street from the South West corner of Block (2) The Marshal was Instructed to put in the crossings above numbered as soon as possible. The Marshal was also instructed to notify the owners of Lots 6 and 8 in block (2) to put in a side walk in front of said Lots on R.R.Street within 15 days from the date of motion.
| Page 181 On Motion the Recorder was Instructed to figure out a Bill of Lumber and make Estimates of the cost of an out house and present the same before the council for its consideration at its next meeting. Ordinance #30 the provissions of which makes it a misdemeanor for any one not having special business there on to board a train within the corporate Limits of the town of Sherwood was Read before the Council for the first reading and on motion the ordinance was Laid over for the Second Reading at the next meeting of the Council. On Motion Council Adjourned to meet on Monday Eve Jany. 20th at 7:00 P.M. [Signed] J.E.Young Town Recorder. Approved Feby 7th. 1896
| Page 182 Sherwood Oregon Jany.20th,1896 Common Council of the town of Sherwood met persuant to an adjournment of Jany 13. Members all present at Roll Call. Ordinance #30 which was Introduced at the Last meeting was taken up and Read for the Second time and on motion to Lay over for the third Reading at the next meeting the vote Stood as follows. Hogan No, Reisner Yes, Eyman Yes, Alexander No. There being a tie in the Council the president of the Council Decided the motion Lose by Voting No. The provissions of the ordinance was then further discussed and the Recorder was Instructed to remodel the Same by the next meeting of the Council and on motion ordinance No. 30 was Laid over for corrections and third reading at the next regular meeting. The Marshal Reported that he had given Written notice to the parties woning Lots six and Eight in Block (2) on R.R.Street to put in
| Page 183 ther part of the Sidewalk on said Street within 15 days from the of such notice said notice being Dated Jany. 14th, 1896. Recorder Reported that he had not made out a Bill for material for out house. On motion the Recorder's action was upheld by a unanimous Vote of the Council in the matter of Ordering the Saloon of John Owens closed on the 20 day of January upon the Information made by Mrs. Anna Reisner that She believed if said Saloon was not closed that her life was in danger. Also the Action of the Recorder in Dismissing the Above Case when the complaint was withdrawn. On Motion the Council adjourned until the next regular meeting Feby. 7, 1896 subject to the call of the President at any time. [Signed] J.E.Young Town Recorder.
| Aproved Feby. 7th, 1896 -- Page 184 Sherwood Oregon Feby.7th,1896. The Common Council of the town of Sherwood met in regular monthly session. Members All present at Roll call. Minutes of last Two Meetings Read and Approved. Ordinance #30 Makeing it a misdemenur for any one to board a train within the corporate Limits of the Town of Sherwood not haveing special Business there on was read before the Council for the third time and was Adopted as read by the following vote: S.O.Hogan Yes, C.G.Reisner Yes, H.H.Eyman Yes, D.Alexander Yes. On Motion it was desided to build a wood Shed on the Back End of the town Building siz 10X 18 feet said shed to be sided up on South End and West side with [surfaced?] Boxing, the cracks to be Battened with 1X4 in Dressed Battens, the North End to be left open so as to Admit Light to the Cell Windows in the Jail.
| Page 185 On Motion the recorder was Instructed to Draw plans and specifications for the Wood shed the vote on this Motion Stood as follows. Hogan No, Reisner No, Eyman Yes, Alexander Yes. There being a tye in the Council president J.C.Smock voted Yes. = Bill of G.W.Duke For setting in one street Crossing $1.80 serving two notices on parties to build sidewalk @ 50c 1.00, Total 2.80, was presented and on motion the Same was ordered paid. =Bill of J.E.Young for Salary 75c, Poll Book 50c, Shovel 10c, Total $1.35, was Allowed and ordered paid. Mr.H.H.Eyman Tendered his resignation as a Member of the Council On Motion the Same was Laid over for concideration at the next ["regular" crossed out] meeting. On Motion Ordinance #17 was Repealed by order of the Council. On Motion ordinance # 8 was Amended so as to read as follows: The recorder shall be Allowed 6 1/4 cents per folio of 100 words on all
| Page 186 ordinances copied in to the Statue or Ordinance Book, Also 6 1/4 cts per folio for Each Copy of Ordinance posted. On Motion the Recorder was instructed to order the Lumber and Build the wood shed and present Bill. On Motion Council Adjourned subject to Call of the President. [Signed] J.E.Young Recorder.
| Page 187 Sherwood Oregon Feby.10th,1896. Persuant to the following call issued by the president the members of the Council met in session in town Hall Sherwood Oregon Feby.10th,1896. To the Members of the Common Council of the town of Sherwood you are hereby notified there will be a special meeting of the common council for the purpose of Transacting general Business this Evening at 7:30 PM. Members all present Except Marshal G.W.Duke. there was a proposition to amend ordinance No.7 so as to permit the Issuing of Licens to Sell Spirituous Liquors to persons not Residing within the Corporate Limits but no action was taken on the matter. Bill of J.C.Smock for oil Envelopes & Lamp globe amt $1.10 was alowed and a Warrant Drawn to pay the Same. On Motion the Recorder was Instructed to purchase the Lumber for wood shed where Ever he liked. on Motion the Recorder was Instructted to get Lumber and make 3 Aditional fire Laders. On Motion the Recorder was alowed to get 150 feet of 1 in Rope for fire Department and to have two fire Hooks made of sufficient strength
| Page 188 for pulling down Buildings at fires When necessary. On Motion Council adjourned to meet Monday Feby.17th,1896. [Signed] J.E.Young Recorder. [Following words crossed out:] Sherwood Oregon Feby.17th,1896 Persuant to the following call Issued by the president
| Page 189 Sherwood Oregon Feby.17th,1896. Persuant to an adjournment of the 10th of Feby Common Council of the town met. Roll Call showed all Members present Except Marshal Duke. The reading of minutes of previous meeting was Dispenced with and the following business was transacted. Mr.C.G.Reisner tendered his resignation as a member of the Common Council with a Recommendation that E.G.Hagey be Appointed his Successor. On Motion the resignation was accepted but no Action was taken in regard to the Election of a successor. Bill of A.W.Atterberry for crossing Lumber furnished to town, Amt $14.20, was ordered paid. Bill of R. Vincent for Lumber for Wood Shed, amt of bill 6.40, was ordered paid. On Motion the Agent of the tile Company was instructed to deliver 450 6 in tile on the grounds of H.H.Eyman. The price to be paid for said tile was
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| Page 192 Four Dollars pr hundred. On Motion the Recorder was Instructed to Cause notice to be served on the Bondsmen of John Owens that the Saloon Run by the Said John Owens was not Being run in accordance with the provisions of Ordinance #7 and that they be required to appear before the Common Council on Feby.19th,1896 At the Hour of 2 Oclock PM. The vote on this Motion stood as follows: Hogan Yes, Eyman Yes, Alexander Yes. On Motion Council Adjourned to meet Wednesday Feby.19th,1896 at 2 oclock P.M. [Signed] J.E.Young, Recorder.
| Page 193 Sherwood Oregon Feby.19th,1896. Common Council of the town of Sherwood met [next three words crossed out:] in called Session persuant to the Adjournment of the 17th Inst. Members all present At Roll Call. Be it Remembered that at this Date there came before the Council the Bondsmen of John Owens, J.P.Mohrman by a written notice, and Herman Schmidt in person, and withdrew from John Owens Bonds, Herman Schmidt making the Statement both verbally and In Writing that he would not Stand Responsible Longer than two Oclock of this day on said Bonds. On Motion it was ordered that John Owens be notified that as his bondsmen has withdrawn from his bonds and [...] that the Saloon will be closed untill such time as he can furnish new Bonds satisfactorily to this Council the vote on the above Motion stood as follows. Hogan Yes, Eyman Yes, Alexander Yes. Council then adjourned Subect to call of president. [Signed] J.E.Young Recorder.
| Page 194 Sherwood Oregon Feby.24th,1896. Common Council of the town of Sherwood met in called session, members all present at Roll Call. Reading of minutes of Last meeting was Dispenced with. The president stated that it was in order to Elect an new Councilman to fill the Vacancy caused by the Resignation of C.G.Reisner. Mr.H.D.Leo was placed in nomination there being no other nominations the nominations were closed the ballots wer then cast, Mr.Leo Receiving All the Votes cast was duely Declared Elected to fill the Vacancy caused by the Resignation of C.G.Reisner. Mr. Leo being present was duly sworn in to Office. A Bill was presented by the Builders & construction company for the Sum of $18.00 for 450 6 inch Tile on Motion the Bill was allowed and a Warrant drawn on the treasury for the Same. Bill of G.W.Duke for nailes furnished and Labor performed in putting
| Page 195 down Two Street Crossings amount of Bill $6.95 was ordered paid. A new bond was filed by John Owens signed by Henry Bevert and Samuel Westfall as surities on Motion the Bond Above Mentioned was Accepted by the following Vote. Yes: Hogan, Eyman, Elexander [sic.], and H.D.Leo. An Order was Also made allowing John Owens to open up his saloon and run out the unexpired time of his Licens which will Expire March 15th,1896. A Resolution was Introduced requiring All Bondsmen to be sworn as to ther property qualifications to sign Bonds was Laid over for consideration at the next meeting. On Motion Council then adjourned to the next regular meeting Mar.6,1896. [Signed] J.E.Young Town Recorder
| Approved Mar.6th,1896 -- Page 196 Sherwood Oregon March 6th,1896. Common Council of the Town of Sherwood met in Regular monthly session Roll Call showed all members present. Minutes of Last Regular and four (4) Intervening meetings read and approved. Resignation of G.W.Duke as Town Marshal was Read and on Motion the same was Accepted to take Effect on March 10th,1896. President Smock stated that as the town would be without a Marshal after March 10th that it would be in order to Elect A Successor to Mr. Duke to fill said office and that nominations wer in order. Mr. E.G.Hagey and Mr. Miles Hay[sus] wer placed in nomination there being no further nominations the nominations wer closed and the Council proceded to Ballot for the Candidates Mr.E.G.Hagey Received three(3) Votes and Mr.Heeynes two(2) Votes Mr.Hagey Having A Majority of All votes Cast was duely declared Elected Town Marshal to fill the Vacancy.
| Page 197 Bill of M.D.Montgomery Depty Marshal for [fees?] to date amount $2.10 was Allowed and a Warrant ordered drawn for the Same. Bill of J.E.Young Town Recorder for fees to date Amount of Bill $2.25 was Allowed and a Warrant drawn for the Same. Council then took a Recess of five minutes Council called to order by Pres. Smock On Motion J.C.Smock was appointed a committe of One to confer with S.P.R.R.Co. officials in Regard to ["street Crossing" crossed out] Sidewalk on the West Side of Main Street on R.R. Right of way. On Motion the Recorder was Instructed to notify All parties owing money to the town on notes that are now due that the same must be paid within ten days from the date of such notice. A petition was presented to the council by John Woida Asking for a Liquor Licens to sell spirituous Malt and Vineous Liquors in less quantities than one gallon for a period of 3 Months Ending June 7th, 1896 to gether with the Petition was presented A Receipt showing that the Sum of $100.00 had been Deposited With the Treasurer for said Licens A Bond was also presented
| Page 198 In Accordance with the provisions of Ordinance No.7, With Samuel Westfall and W.C.Heater as surities. the Bond was signed by Mr. Westfall but had not been signed by Mr. Heater. On Motion the Recorder was Instructed to Issue a Licnes to John Woida in accordance with his petition of this date When the proper Bond (or the bond that was here Read) was filed with the Recorder properly signed and verified to by Samuel Westfall and W.C.Heater as Surities. The vote on the above motion stood as follows: Hogan Yes, Alexander Yes, Eyman Yes, Leo Yes. On Motion the Council adjourned until the next Regular meeting or Subject to the Call of the President. [Signed] J.E.Young Town Recorder.
| Page 199 Sherwood Oregon March 27th,1896. Common Council of the Town of Sherwood met in called Ssession persuant to the following Call. Sherwood Oregon Mar.27th,1896 To the Common Council of the town of Sherwood Washington County Oregon. You are hereby notified that there will be a special meeting of the common council This 2:30 PM for the purpose of Examinging the new Bonds of John Woida (Saloon Licens Bonds) and to accept or Reject the same and to transact any other Business that may Lawfully come before the Council By order of J.C.Smock Prest Council. Members we all preseent at Roll Call Except Councilman D.H.Leo and E.G.Hagey Marshal The new Bond filed by John Woida with Samuel Westfall and E.S.Calkins as suritys was Read Before the Council and on motion of H.H.Eyman they wer accepted by the following Vote: Yes S.O.Hogan, Yes H.H.Eyman, Yes D. Alexander. There being no other Business the [House?] Council Adjourned to meet Reg Meeting Subject to Call of Pres.
| [Signed] J.E.Young Recorder. -- Page 200 Sherwood Oregon Apr.3rd,1896. Comon Council of the town of Sherwood met in regular session Members all present at Roll Call Minutes of the Meetings of March 6th & March 27th Read and Approved. Mr.J.C.Smock the committe of one appointed at the Last meeting to confer with Mr.R.Koehler in regard to a side walk on the West side of Main Street across the R.R. Right of Way reported that he has not been able to see Mr. Koehler in regard to the matter. The Recorder Reports that he had notified the parties owing notes that wer due that they must be paid that there had been $60.00 paid on the U.B.Church note That Mr.O.Johnson had made no arangements about paying his note. In regard to the matter of throwing off the Intrest on the U.B.Church note it was desided not to do so and on Motion Instructions was given to collect the full amnt of said note and Intrest In Regards to the matter of the note of O.Johnsen with H.[O?] Hays as surity an order was made
| Page 201 as follows. The Recorder was Instructed to notify Johnson & Hays that if ther note for $70.00 Dollars with Intrust from August 10th, 1895 was not paid witthin 10 days that suit would be commenced to collect the Same and the President was Instructed to Commence suit on the note if not paid within the time given by such notice. On Motion it was desided to build the Wood Shed that had been ordered built At the Back End of the Jail Separate from the Jail Building and not Closer than 18 feet of the Jail Building. With the End of Said wood Shed facing on the Alley and the Recorder was Instructed to order Enough Lumber to finish said Shed in accordance with the new plans. Bill of J.C.Smock for Nails & Shingles amounting to $3.20 was ordered paid. Bill of E.G.Hagey for making arrest of Willie Atterberry & George Croissant amounting to $2.00 ordered paid. Quarterly report of J.E.Morback Town Treasurer was read before the Council Showing Money on hand at begining of quarter 46.55.
| Page 202 ferd 46.05 Receipts for quarter 160.00 Total Amount Read and on hand Apr 1st 206.05 Dispursements for the quarter Ending Apr 1st $79.18 Leaveing Cash balance on hand $128.87 Bal on hand in notes and other Securities $340.75 On Motion the Report was Adopted by vote of the Council. Recorder J.E.Young Reports that the amount of Money colected through his office was as follows. One Account of fine of C.G.Reisner 10.00 " " of John Woida 26.00 ------ Total amount 30.00 Court Costs Marshal & Witness and Attorneys fees in the above cases... 27.80 ------- Balance due the Town 2.20 Report accepted by the Council. Bill of J.E.Morback for $6.35 being the amount of percentage allowed Town Treasurer for caring for and Disbursing moneys for the quarter ending April 1st was allowed and ordered paid. Moved and second that in th future the President of the Council be and is hereby Empowered to Employ A Competent Attorny when ever the town of Sherwood is plaintif in A suit or Action
| Page 203 to represent the town in said Suit or Action the president to be the Judge as to the competency of said Council to be Employed. On Motion the Sum of $10.00 was Apropriated to Improve Main & Third Streets around Block Eight. The Marshal Mr.E.G.Hagey offered to oversee the work to be done as set fourth above free of charge said offer was accepted by the council and the Marshal was Instructed to Let out the work to good Able bodied men at $1.46 per day, said days work to Ten hours. On Motion Mr. Eyman was appointed a committe of one to wait upon Mr.W.E.Knight and ask to donate a days work on the Street in front of his House. Ordinance No.30 Was Introduced and Read for the first reading and on Motion the Same was Laid over for the consideration at the next meeting. On Motion Council adjourned until the next regular Meeting subject to the call of the President. [Signed] J.E.Young, Recorder. Approved May 1st,1896
| Page 204 Sherwood Oregon April 6th,1896. Persuant to the following call issued by the president of the council met in Town Hall. To the Common Council of the town of Sherwood you are hereby notified that there will a special meeting of the council this evening at 7:30 PM April 6th for the purpose of Transacting any and all Business coming before the council. Council was called to order by J.C.Smock Roll Call showed all members present. Ordinance #30 prohibiting poultry from [running?] at Large was Read for the Second time before the Council. On Motion the ordinance was Laid over for further consideration at the next meeting. On motion a committe of one was appointed to canvass the town and assertain the wishes of the people in regard to poultry runing at Large. the president apointed J.C.Iler on said committe.
| Page 205 John Woida Having filed a new Bond with the Recorder on his Retail Liquor Licens with A.Krouse and S.Westfall as surities. The same was read before the Council and on Motion of Eyman was Accepted. Marshal Hagey Reported that there would be conciderable of the $10.00 appropriated for the Improvement of Streets Around Block Eight Left after that Improvement was finished. On Motion the Marshal was ordered to Expend the Balance of the Money in Street Improvements where the work was most neaded, the marshal to be the Judgee [sic.] as to where the work was most neaded. On Motion of Mr.Leo It was desided that Any one having A contract for putting down Street Crossings must Clean Up and Burn All the Old refuse Lumber and chips and remove the new Lumber left over if any to the towns Lots, and they shall also deliver all the Spikes Left over if any at the Jail Building before the Job will be Accepted and paid for. On Motion Council Adjourned to Apr.15th,1896. [Signed] J.E.Young Recorder.
| Page 206 Sherwood Oregon April 10th,1896. Common Council of the Town of Sherwood met in Town Hall persuant to the following call Issued by the President. Sherwood Oregon Apr. 10th, 1896 In the matter of O.Johnson & H.O.Hays's note Mr.Hays not being present no action was taken Except to instruct the President and Recorder to Enforce the order made for the collection of said note, said order having beene [read?] on the 3rd of April. Petition of H.L.Smock and 19 others asking the Council to Enact a Law prohibiting poultry from runing at Large within the corporate Limits of the town of Sherwood. In accordance with the prayer of Said Petition Ordinance #31 the provisions of which prohibits
| Page 207 the runing At Large of All Kinds of poultry within the corporate Limits from Apr. 1st to Nov 1st of Each year was Read before the Council for the third time and was voted on as follows: S.O.Hogan Yes, H.D.Leo No Vote, H.H.Eyman Yes D.Alexander Yes. [Motion] Caried. This ordinance was approved by the president this Apr.10th,1896. On Motion of Alexander it was desided to dispence with the Meeting set for April 15th Unless Call together by the Prest of Council. On Motion Council Adjourned to the next regular Meeting or Subject to the call of the President. [Signed] J.E.Young Recorder.
| Approved May 1st, 1896 -- Page 208 Sherwood Oregon May 1st,1896 Comon Council of the town of Sherwood met in Regular Session. Roll Call showed All members presant. Minutes of Last three meetings Read and Approved. Recorder reported no ordinances for 1st or 2nd Reading. Recorder Reports that Mr. O.Johnson had paid the Sum of $75.00 on his note, Leaveing a Balance Due on April 17th of $5.10. J.C.Smock Reports that he had not been able to See Mr. Kohler in regard to the sidewalk on the West side of Main Street Across R.R. Right of Way. Petition of J.E.Morback and 15 others asking the Council to Strike out that part of Ordinance #6 regarding shows and theatrical troops to pay a Licens within the town of Sherwood Was Read before the Council and on Motion it was desided to Strike Out or Repeal Ordinance No. 6 the Motion was carriade by a full vote of the Council and the Same Motion carriade an order for the drafting of a new ordinance to take the place of the one Repealed. On Motion D. Alexander was Instructed to draft [...] the new ordinance.
| Page 209 In the matter of the Repeal of Section 13 of ordinance #25 the Matter was discussed pretty thoroughly but no action was taken in the matter so the ordinance stands as first Enacted. Bill of E.G.Hagey for serving notice 50c Taken up. and caring for a horse 4.50, Total amount of Bill $5.00, was audited and on Motion the Same was alowed and a Warrant drawn for the Amount. Bill of J.C.Smock for Mds. amount $1.15 was ordered paid and a warrant was drawn for the amount. Moved and Second that a warrant for the Sum of Two Hundred 200.00 Dollars be drawn on the treasurer in favor of M.E.Smock to pay the Indebtedness of the town of Sherwood to the said M.E.Smock as per contract of Jany.8th,1896 the Vote on this Motion stood as follows: Hogan Yes, Eyman Yes, Alexander No Vote, H.D.Leo Yes. Motion carriade and the warrant was drawn. On Motion it was desided to Apropriate $1.50 One and 50/100 Dollars to pay for the putting in of a Culvert on 3rd Street. Council Adjourned to the next Regular meeting or subject to the Call of the president.
| [Signed] J.E.Young Recorder. -- Page 210 Sherwood Oregon June 5th,1896. Comon Council of the Town of Sherwood met in Regular Session members all present at Roll Call. Minutes of Last meeting Read and Approved. Communication of A.G.Lang in Regard to fire fighting Apperattus was Read before the Council But no Action was taken in Regard to Mr. Lang's offer. On Motion the Recorder was Instructed to Insert an Advertisement in the Oregonian for an Eight or ten man power pump such as is usualy used for fire protection. Motion carriade. Bill of J.C.Smock for Mdse, Amount $1.35, was Audited and Allowed. Bill of R.Vincent for Lumber amount of Bill $5.05 was on Motion allowed and a Warrant Drawn for the Same in favor of J.C.Smock as pre order of R.Vincent (Bouth of the above wer Drawn in one warrant in Favor of J.C.Smock, amt. of war. 6.40) Bill of E.G.Hagey Amount $8.50 In full to date for fees [earned?] was alowed and a warrant Drawn for the Same. Bill of J.E.Young for services as Recorder Building woodshed Steps and [aumg?] and Laders, amt. of Bill $13.25, was on motion allowed and a warrant drawn for the Same.
| Page 211 The Subject of Street Improvement was taken up and Discussed at Length by members of the Council but no Deffinett Action was taken in the matter. Reverend A.B.Whitmore being present was Invited by the Presid. to make some Remarks to which Mr. Whitmore Responded with a few Well chosen Remarks in Regard to Internal Improvements[...] toward the beautifying of streets by shade trees after which Council on Motion adjourned to meet Saturday Evening June 6th, 1896 at 7 Oclock P.M. for the purpose of Transacting any and All Business that may come before the Council properly. [Signed] J.E.Young Recorder.
| Page 212 Sherwood Oregon June 6th,1896. Comon Council of the town of Sherwood met at Seven oclock P.M. persuant to adjournment of June 5th. Members all present at Roll call Except H.H.Eyman. Under the head of Petitions and Aplications the Aplication of John Woida for a Saloon Licins to Sell spirituos Malt and Vineous Liquors in Less quatities than one gallon for a period of Three Month from the 8th day of June 1896 to the 8th day of Sept 1896 was Read before the Council the Bonds of John Woida with Ferdinand Langer and S. Westfall as surity covering the time that the Licens was asked for was Read Before the Council and On Motion the Petition was granted the Bonds Accepted and Approved and the Recorder was Instructed to Issue a Licens to the Said John Woida in Accordance with the dates mentioned in the Aplication of June 6th,1896 the vote on the motion stood as folows: S.Hogan Yes, H.D.Leo Yes, D. Alexander Yes.
| Page 213 Moved and second that D. Alexander be and hereby is appointed to oversee and is Empowered to hier one [man & team?] team and two laborers for two Days Each with the privelege of Making it four Days if necessary to fill holes in Streets with dirt, the dirt to be taken from the highest places in the Street-- To fill at the crossings with Brick Bats ---To put Broken Brick in center of Street 10 feet in width on Main St between R.R.Street and First Street and to construct a cross walk from S.E. Corner of Lot Eight in Block (3) South to R.R. track from Material on hand as far as it goes. Motion prevailed. On Motion it was desided to order Enough Lumber to build Street crossing from the North West Corner of Block #8 to the N.E.Corner of Block #9 across Main St. Also Enough to finish out the crossing from the Corner of Block (3) to the R.R. Track. On Motion of Alexander Council then Adjourned to the next Regular meeting or Subject to the Call of the President. [Signed] J.E.Young Recorder.
| Page 214 Sherwood Oregon June 19th,1896. Comon Council of the town of Sherwood met in called Session persuant to the following Call Sherwood Oregon June 11, 1896. Notice is hereby given that there will be a special meeting of the Comon Council of the Town of Sherwood a the Town Hall at 7:30 Oclock PM for the purpose of Considering the Street work ordered at the Last Regular Meeting, and to concider any other Business that May Legaly come before the Meeting. Members wer all present at Roll Call Excpet E.G.Hagey Marshal who came in late.
| Page 214 Bills of H.L.Smock for $5.50, Wm Pully $5.60, John Owens 84c, and E.G.Hagey $3.92 for Street Work wer Audited and allowed and warrants ordered drawn for the Several amounts Bill of the Builders and Contractors Company for Lumber 50 Brick and Labor on Streets Amounting to $22.35 was presented audited and allowed and a warrant Drawn for the Sum. A Bill presented By the contractor and Builders Company for 127 loads of Brick Bats at 35cts pr Load amounting to $44.45 was considered and Discussed at Length. Finally by Mutual Consent of the Claimants the Bill was cut to $40.00 and was allowed and a warrant ordered drawn by the following vote: Hogan Yes, Eyman Yes, D.Alexander Yes, H.D.Leo Voting in the negative, Mr. Leo stating that D. Alexander had Exeeded his Authority given Him by the Council in the Matter of the Street Improvements and in Purchasing Brick Bats, therefore the town was not Responsible for his acts further than his written Instructions went. Bill of E.G.Hagey for Serving notice on W.E.Knight to Remove pig pen out of Street was audited and Alowed, Amount of Bill $0.50, warrant ordered Drawn for the Same. On Motion Council Adjourned subject to call of President.
| [Signed] J.E.Young Town Recorder. -- Page 216 Sherwood Oregon July 10th,1896. Comon Council met in Regular Session Members all present at Roll Call Except D. Alexander, member of the Council and E.G.Hagey Town Marshal. Minutes of Last three Meetings read and approved. Resignation of D.Alexander was read before the Council and on motion the same was accepted Communication of J.E. Clayton in regard to fire fighting aperatus was read before the Council. No action was taken in the matter. Report of J.E.Morback Town Treasurer showed cash balance on Hand at date to be $92.00 was approved as Read. On Motion the presdt of Council was Instructed to Insert an advertisement in the Oregonian for a pump, 8 to 12 man power, said advertisement to be Inserted four times in the paper. Mr. H.D.Leo and J.E.Young was apointed on a committee to Look after Watter Supply and Report at the next meeting of Council.
| Page 217 Bill of J.C.Smock amounting to $1.13 was audited and ordered paid. Bill of J.E.Morback Salary or [%?] for quarter Ending July 1st, 1896 amounting to $15.65 was audited and ordered paid and warrants wer drawn for the two amounts. On Motion counsil adjourned to meet July 24th, 1896. [Signed] J.E.Young Rcdr. Sherwood Ore. July 24th,1896. Persuant to the above adjournment the Recorder was at his post but no one appeared Except Mr.H.H.Eyman and Mr.H.D.Leo there was no meeting of the Council on this date. [Signed] J.E.Young Recorder
| Two Last Minutes approved Aug. 7 1896. -- Page 218 Sherwood Oregon Aug. 7th, 1896. Comon Council met in Regular Session and was called to order by J.E.Young Town Recorder Prest [...] J.C.Smock being Absent. Roll Call showed Members absent to be J.C.Smock and E.G.Hagey. Minutes of Last two meetings Read and approved. Mr.H.D.Leo chairman of the water committe made a Lengthy Verbal Report Recommending the Sinking of a Large Well on the town property as the first Step. The question of a Council Man being chosen to fill the Vacancy caused by the Resignation of D. Alexander was taken up and Mr.J.C.Iler's name was put in nomination there being no other nominations a ballot was taken and Mr.Iler Receiving All the Votes cast was duely declared Elected to fill the unexpired time of D.Alexander, Councilman Resigned. Mr.Iler being present took the oath of office and was duely Installed. On Motion the Recorder was Instructed to Advertise for
| Page 219 Bids for the Sinking and walling of a well on the town property. Size of well 7-8m in diameter and 26 ft Deep well to be completed on or before Sept 1st, 1896, the town to furnish the Brick on the grounds for walling also to furnish A ready made curb to be used in going through the quick sand the parties Receiving the contract to furnish ther own tools and appliances for Digging and [hauling?] the dirt the Council Reserved the Right to Reject any and all Bids, All Bids to be in By 7 Oclock P.M. Aug 15,1896. Two Bills of J.C.Smock wer Audited and Alowed One for $1.80 for Ad in Oregonian and one for the Sum of $3.00 for Supplies [...] Seeney's Family Amt of Booth Bills $4.80. Bill of J.E.Young $1.50 for Services to date was allowed. Moved and Second that the Ladders belonging to the town can only be used for private purposes by permission of the Prest of the Council or the Recorder and when so used must be returned to ther proper place on the Town Lots before sun down of the Same day and ["and" underlined] that the marshal be Instructed to Se that no one violates the order. Motion Carried. On Motion Council adjourned to Aug 15,1896. [Signed] J.E.Young Recorder
| Page 220 Sherwood Or. Aug.12,1896. to the Members of the Comon Council of the town of Sherwood. Gentlemen there will be a special meeting of the Council this Wednesday Evening Aug 12th 1896 at 8 Oclock P.M. for the purpose of considering the purchasing of Brick to wall the Town Well and Lumber for Making the Curbing all members are requested to be present. Persuant to the Above Call the Council met at City Hall [...] was called to order by J.E.Young Acting President Roll Call showed the following members present: Saml Hogan, H.D.Leo, and H.H.Eyman. Members of Council J.E.Young Recorder in the chair and the following Business was transacted.
| Page 221 Mr.D.Alexander for the Builders and Contractors Company Submitted the following bid on Brick to wall well to furnish good hard Mixed Brick at the Yard for the Sum of 4.75 [pr?] or 4500 Brick for twenty one and 35/100 (21 & 35/100) Dollars provided he could get the money thursday Morning. On Motion of Eyman the proposition of Alexander was accepted and a warrant was ordered Drawn for the Sum of 21.35 to pay for the 4500 Brick so purchased. Motion prevailed by a unanimous Vote. On Motion the Recorder was Instructed Make out a Bill and purchase Lumber and nails to make the curbing for the proposed Well. Lumber to be 2X6 in 10 ft [lengths?] Beveled to Make a circle to fil an Eight foot well. There being no other Business Council Adjourned to Saturday Eve. Aug. 15th., When Bids of Well will be opened and concidered. [Signed] J.E.Young REcorder.
| Page 222 Sherwood Oregon Aug.15th,1896. Persuant to Adjournment of the 7th & 12 Council met for the purpose of concidering Bids on well. Council was called to order by J.C.Smock pres. council. Roll Call showed all Members present except J.C.Iler. Bids for Digging and Walling Well wer opened and Read and the following is a List of the Bids as submitted. C.G.Reisner $34.50 M.J.Haynes $39.75 Frank Wood & Co. $44.00 J.E.Young $34.50 W.E.Knight $30.00 W.E.Knight's bid being the lowest it was desided on Motion to Award Mr. Knight the Contract of Digging and walling the town well for the Sum of $30.00 and the president of the Council was Instructed to Enter into a Written Contract with W.E.Knight for said work @ the price List above mentioned. Motion Carried.
| Page 223 On Motion the President of the Council was Instructed to make arrangement [for] the Halling of the Lumber for curb and the Halling of Brick for Walling well also to Employ a Man to Make Curb. On Motion the president of the Council was Instructed to Have the Lumber that was got for Street crossing at the corner of Block Eight and Nine Halled down to the well and to have a platform made out of the Same over said well when the same is completed. On Motion Council adjourned subject to call of president. [Signed] J.E.Young Recorder.
| Page 224 Sherwood Oregon Aug.27th,1896. The President called the council together at this date to concider the question of the town well. Members all present except J.C.Iler. Mr.W.E.Knight Reported that it would be Impossible for him to finish Well according to Contract without more curbing. On Motion it was desided to furnish More curbing, said curb to be made under the Contractor's supervision. On Motion the president was instructed to get the material for the new curb such as Mr. Knight called for and to Employ a Man to make the curb under Mr. Knight's supervision, the town to pay for said curb. Council then adjourned to next regular meeting. [Signed] J.E.Young Recorder.
| Apr[oved] Sept. 4th 1896. -- Page 225 Sherwood Oregon Sept.4th,1896 Comon Council met in Regular Session members all present Except J.C.Iler, Member of the Council, and E.G.Hagey Marshal. Minutes of Last four meetings read and approved. Application of John Woida for a Liquor Licens was Read before the Council asking for a Licens to Sell spiritous Malt and Vinous Liquor for a period of 3 Months from Sept 8th to Dec 8th 1896. A Bond Executed with F.Langer and S.Westfall as surities was also Read and on Motion the Bond was accepted and the Licens wer granted by the following vote: Hogan Yes, Leo Yes, Eyman Yes. The following Bills were audited and allowed: E.G.Hagey for Halling Brick & Lumber 4.80 Bill of [P?] C.G.Reisner for work on well curb 1.00 Bill of H.H.Eyman for Lumber on well curb 4.00 Builders & Contractors Co. for [Brict?] paid to John Owens 1.40 Bill of J.C.Smock for Iron Nails, Expresage, Telephone, &c 7.09
| Page 226 Bill of August Holznagle [sic.] for Blacksmith work on Hoops for well curb.. $3.00 Bill of J.E.Young for Services to date 2.25 Bill of W.E.Knight for Digging and Walling Well, Amount $30.00 Was laid over intill Well is finished according to contract. On Motion Council adjourned to the next Regular meeting or subject to the Call of the President. [Signed] J.E.Young Recorder.
| Approved Oct. 2nd, 1896. -- Page 227 Sherwood Oregon Oct.3rd,1896. Comon Council of the town of Sherwood met in regular monthly Session Roll Call showed all members of Council Present Except S.Hogan. Minuts of Last Meeting of Aug 4 Read and approved. On Motion the Recorder was ordered to notify W.E.Knight in Writing that the Job on the Town Well has been Rejected by the Council on Account of the Wall not being put in in a Workman Like manner and that if the Same was not taken out and put in in proper shape that the council would employ someone to do the Job and the costs for said work would be diducted from the contract price. Mr.W.E.Knight came in and made a proposition that if the Council would arange matters so that he could get his money for Digging and Walling town well on the following Evening that he would during the next day take the wall out and Remedy the defects. This was verbally agreed to and the Local Teachers
| Page 228 Institute for Washington County which was being held in the town of Sherwood being in session at this time and a part of the Council wishing to attend the Institute this meeting was by Vote of the Council adjourned until Saturday Evening October 4th,1896 at Seven Oclock P.M. Sharp. [Signed] J.E.Young Recorder. Sherwood Oregon Oct. 4/96 Persuant to Adjournment of the 3rd Comon Council met in Town Hall Roll Call showed All members present. Mr. W.E.Knight having removed the wall in the town well during the day and having replaced the Same in a manner to Satisfy the Members of the Council and in
| Page 229 conformity with his contract A Motion was made and [...] to draw a warrant on the treasury for the Sum of $30.00 to pay for the digging and walling of said well. Motion previled and warrant was drawn. Bill of J.C.Smock for Mds. and Halling Brick amount $0.70 was allowed and paid. The following bills of [ecpts?] in the cases of the town of Sherwood vs James Beavert & Theo Stetgen wer audited and allowed to E.G.Hagey boarding Guarding prisoners making arrests and attending court to date 8.62 J.E.Young Balance of Costs in the two above cases $4.95 On Motion J.C.Smock was chosen and appointed to Attend the annuall Meeting of the Stock holders of the Willamette Valley Telephone Co. to be held in Portland Oct.5th,1896 to represent the Stock owned by the town of Sherwood. On Motion Council then adjourned until 7 Oclock Oct.7th,1896. [Signed] J.E.Young Recorder.
| Page 230 Sherwood Oregon Oct.7th,1896. Persuant to Adjournment to this date Council met but there being no quorum present Council adjourned to Saturday Oct.10,1896. [Signed] J.E.Young Recorder. Sherwood Oregon Oct. 10 Persuant to Adjournment of Oct. 7th Council met but there being no quorum present Council adjourned to Wednesday Oct.14th,1896. [Signed] J.E.Young Recorder.
| Page 231 Sherwood Oregon Oct.14th,1896. Persuant to Adjournment of the 10th Inst Council Met. Roll Call showed all members presant Except E.G.Hagey Marshal and the following Business was transacted. On Motion by Eyman Mr. J.C.Smock was Empowered to purchase Lumber and have a platform put down over the Town well platform to be 12 feet sqwair out of Tounged and grooved flooring 1 1/2 in. thick, with good substantial floor joists under same, also to have a curb to Rise about 30 or 36 inches above floor 4X6 feet Sqwair, Arange for two Sets of Buckets to draw watter, Also to purchase Bucates, Rope & Pulleys for the same. Motion carried. On Motion the Report of the Town Treasurer for quarter Ending Sept 30 showing Balance on hand $124.87 Was Adopted. On Motion the Report of Town Recorder for the quarter Ending Sept.30,1896 Showing Amount Due from Last quarter to be $4.00 was Adopted. Bill of J.E.Morback for percentage quarter Ending Sept 30th amounting to 4.35 was allowed and a warrant Drawn for the same. On Motion it was desided to purchase an Account of the town one double acting
| Page 232 pump to be used for fire protection Also 100 feet of discharge Hose and 25 feet of suction Hose with Hose pipe and cuuplings compleet. On Motion it was desided that the Town Borrow Enough Money to purchase a fire pump 100 feet discharge Hose and 20 feet of Suction Hose with necessary Appliances for throwing water for fire protection. This Motion was Made By Mr.Leo seconded By Mr.Hogan and carrieade by a full Vote of the Council. Moved and Second that Mr Eyman's offer of storeage Room for Fire pump and fixtures be accepted with thanks. Motion carried. On Motion the Sum of $50.00 was Appropriated to Apply on the payment of the cost of fire aparatus and the Recorder was Instructed to draw warrant for this amount when called for by the president J.C.Smock. On Motion J.C.Smock was appointed a committee of one to confer with Mr. Koehler and ask him if he will not Restrain Wood
| Page 233 Hallers from Loading wood on the cars on R.R.Street in front of the Business Houses and have them Load on the Yard that purchased for the Company by the town for that purpose. On Motion it was desided that the town Bear the Expences of Making out the papers for the donation of A certain parcel of Land between R.R.Street and the R.R.Camps Right of Way in [front?] of Block (3) Mr. Smock Agreeing to Dedicate this parsel of Land to the public for Street Purposes. On Motion the Recorder was Instructed to prepair the necessary papers for this and also to prepair a contract securing the Right of Way for A sewer through the Land owned by Mr. and Mrs. Eyman between the town sight [townsite] and Cedar Creek. On Motion the Recorder was Instructed to purchase for use at the Town Hall on Account of the town 4 Ricks of 20 in fir wood said wood to be delivered and corded up in Wood Shed. On Motion of Eyman the Side Walk on Washington Street along Lots 4 and 5 in Block (1) was by vote of the Council condemned and the Recorder was Instructed to give notice to the Property owners
| Page 234 In accordance with the provissions of Ordinance #22. On Motion Council then Adjourned to the next Regular Meeting or Subject to the call of the Prestd. [Signed] J.E.Young Town Recorder. N.B. In Accordance with the order for th Apropriation of $50.00 for the purchase of fire protection goods I drew an order on the town Treasury for the Sum of $50.00 on Oct.17th,1896 In favor of Watter Committe J.C.Smock Chairman, Mr.J.C.Smock [Recupting?] for the same. [Signed] J.E.Young Recrdr.
| Page 235 Sherwood Oregon Oct.30th,1896. Persuant to a call issued by order of the President of the Council for a meeting of the council to be held at the hour of 4 Oclock P.M. for the Transaction of General Business, the Council met in Town Hall, All being present except J.C.Iler. The Council men presant constituted themselves in to a committee to Examin the new Pump and to deside as to its Efficentsy as a fire fighting Apperatus. After the test of the Pump was mad the Council was called to order with J.C.Smock Prest in the chair Roll Call showed all Members present exept J.C.Iler. On Motion Mr J.C.Smock was authorized to write to the Portland Brass Works and ask if they wer willing to [haul] the Pump her to be put to a test in competition with Some other pump not to be any more Expensive than this one and are they willing to Abide by the results of Such Contest as to whether the town Keepe this pump or Return it to them and Receive back the purchase price.
| Page 236 The following Bills wer audited and allowed and warrants ordered drawn for the different amounts. Bill of J.E.Young for salary and Drawing Legal Papers to date. 3.25 [Do D?] Bill of costs for the cases of Hall and McCleary 3.50 --------- Total $6.75 Bill of W.C.Young for 4 1/3 Ricks of 20 in wood $3.25 Bill of Geo. R. Knight Deputy Mar for Arrest of Hall & McCleary $2.00 Bill of H.C.Plumer for 1 As. Hold 1 Grub Hoe Hall and 1/2D Bolts .65 There being no further Business Council Adjourned to meet Friday November 6th 7:30 PM that being the date for Regular Monthly Meeting for Nov.
| [Signed] J.E.Young Recordr -- Page 237 Sherwood Oregon No. 6th, 1896 Comon Council of the town of Sherwood met in regular Monthly Meeting and was called to order by the president J.C.Smock. Roll Call showed All Members present. Minutes of Last Regular and five Special Meetins Read and Approved. Mr. J.C.Smock Committee of One to corespond with the Brass works in regard to the pump bought of them Reports that he had written to the Company but had not Received any Answer to his Communication. Recorder presented the Deed of Donation to A parcel of Land Between R.R.Street and the Railway Company's Right of Way in front of Block thre(3) this Deed conveys a parcel of Land Donated by J.C.Smock and Wife to the Public for Street Purposes. The matter was Laid over on account of the Acknowledgement being taken by the Town Recorder. A Contract drawn out Ready for Signature between the Town of Sherwood and Eliza Eyman and H.H.Eyman in which Eliza Eyman and H.H.Eyman for a valuable consideration Grant to the Town of Sherwood a perpetual Right to Maintain a Sewer Across
| Page 238 ther tract of Land Laying between the Western Boundary line of the town and Cedar Creek. The following Bill wer Audited and Ordered paid: Bill of Nels[on?] and McMillan for Curbing Lumber $6.74 Bill of E.G.Hagey for Guarding and Boarding Prisoners to date 7.77 Bill of J.C.Smock for Stationary Ink and Mileage & Freight on Pump .91 On Motion J.C.Smock and J.E.Young we Appointed a committee to visit pump Dealers in Portland and finde out What Arangements could be made in Regard to getting one or two different Kinds of pumps out on trial Also to Visit Brass Works and finde Out what could be done in the Matter of Returning the Pump now on hand. The Town to bear the necessery Expenses of this Committe. On Motion of Eyman the Recorder was Instructed to Index the ordinance Book and present Bill for the work.
| Page 239 On Motion of Mr. [Iler?] Ordinance #27 Relating to Nuicences which was read on Motion was tabled to be taken up in the future; Was taken up and ReRead so that all Members might become acquainted with its provissions there was Motion of Eyman second by Hogan to Adopt Ordinance #27 this ordinance was discussed at Length and passed by the following Vote. Yes: Hogan, Leo, Eyman, Iler. The ordinance was approved by the president and will become a Law in Eight days from the date of his Signature Nov. 6th, 1896. On Motion the Recorder was Instructed to draft an Ordinance against Horses being at large and have it Ready by the next meeting. On Motion council adjourned to the next Regular Meeting or Subject to the Call of the President. [Signed] J.E. Young Town Recorder.
| Page 240 Sherwood Oregon Nov. 11th, 1896. Persuant to A Call for a Special Meeting of the Council Issued by the President J.C.Smock the council met in Town Hall. Members all present at Roll Call except Samuel Hogan. The president Stated the Object of the Meeting to be for the testing and accepting or rejecting of the #200 [Trayhan?] pump sent out by John Pool for trial. After Makeing a trial test of the said 200 [Trayhan?] pump the following order was made Rejecting said Pump for the following Reasons. 1st. Said was in a Verry bad Condition by reason of its being Rusted and corroaded so badly that the valves did not work good. 2nd. After Said pump was overhauled by the Expert sent to operate it it did not do as good work as the pump furnished by the Oregon Brass Works and not fulfilling the guarantee that it would do better work than the Brass Works pump. Therefore said pump was rejected by aunanimous Vote of the Council and ordered Returned to John Pool as per Agreement if said [pump as Rescstre?]
| Page 241 On Motion the Oregon Brass Works pump was Accepted and the company was to be notified to that Effect. Bill of Geo. Knight for work on Well 15 1/2 hours 2.30 John Owens Do Do .-Do [Ditto Ditto] 2.30 H.B.Stevensen Do. Do 11 hours 1.65 -------- Was audited and ordered paid Warrant for the full amount to be drawn in favor of Geo. Knight. On Motion Council Adjourned Subject to Call of President.
| [Signed] J.E.Young Recorder. -- Page 242 Sherwood Oregon Dec. 4th, 1896. The Comon Council of the Town of Sherwood met in regular Monthly Session and was called to order by J.C.Smock Prest. Roll Call showed all members present Except J.C.Iler. Minutes of Last two meetings read and Approved. A petition from John Woida for a Retail Liquor licens was presented for consideration said petition asked that the council grant a Retail Liquor Lisenc to the applicant John Woida to Sell spirituous Malt and Vinious Liquors within the corporate Limits of the town of Sherwood for a period of three months begining Dec. 9th, 1896 and Ending March 9th, 1897 with the petition was filed the Town Treasurer Receipt for One hundred Dollars Also A bond properly Executed with F. Langer and S. Westfall as surities. On Motion of Mr. Leo second by Eyman the Licens wer granted the Bonds accepted and the Recorder authorized to Issue to Said John Woida A Licens to cover the period from Dec.9th,1896 to Mar.9th,1897.
| Page 243 The following bills wer audited and allowed and Warrants ordered drawn to the differnt Parties for the Amounts. Bill of H.C.Plumer for Stationary 25c Bill of C.D. Hagey for work on well $1.05 Bill of John Owens for work on well 52c Bill of J.C.Smock freight on pump 50c oill 20c Expenses to Port. 1.40 [Dever?] 25c $2.35 Bill of J.E.Young salary, Posting ordinances, Trip to Portland and [Dever?] $3.65 On Motion by Mr. Leo Mr. Smock was authorized to have the pump put on a suitable base, and to purchase gaskets and A Wrench for coupling hose. The following persons wer Appointed Judges of the Election to be held on Monday Jany. 4th, 1897: B. Janeway, P.T.Meeks & [Vollney?] Hall. The Clerks apointed wer: J.E.Young and H.L.Smock. The Recorder was authorized to post notices for the Election and to Anounce the regular primary to be held on Wednesday December 16th, 1896.
| Page 244 On Motion the Recorder was Instructed to Notify J.P.Mohrmann that the side walk on Washington Street Along Lot 5 Block one has been condemned by order of the Council and ordered rebuilt at property owner's expence. On Motion the Recorder was Instructed to Release of the J.E.McConnell Mortgage placed of Record Also to have the Dedication Deede of J.C.Smock & Mary E.Smock to the parcle of land fronting on Block (3) Recorded. Ordinance #32 prohibiting horses or mules from runing at Large was Introduced and Read before the Council for the first reading and on Motion of Leo was Laid over for second Reading at the next regular meeting. Council then on Motion Adjourned to the next regular meeting or subject to call of the Prest. [Signed] J.E.Young Recorder.
| Page 245 Sherwood Oregon Dec. 11th, 1896. Comon council met in called session in persuant to Adjournment of Dec.4th. Members present Except J.C.Iler At Roll Call. Ordinance No.32 Restraining horses from runing at Large was taken up and Read for the Second time and on Motion was Laid over for 3rd Reading at next meeting. Bill as follows was Audited and Allowed. Bill of N.S.Nelsen to be drawn in favor of J.C.Smock, amount of Bill 6.71 Bill of George Knight for stove and pipe $1.50 Bill of Costs in the Case of the Town vs. Reisner being fees for Recorder Marshal Jury and Witnesses Amt of Bill 11.95 Ordinance #33 Was Introduced this ordinance provides amount of fees to be allowed Town Marshal for careing for and boarding prisoners in the Town Jail. After being red on Motion it was taken up and Rered for the Second Reading.
| Page 246 There being an Emergancy for the passage of this ordinance #33 on Motion of Mr. Leo it was taken up for the third and Last reading and on Motion to Adopt was Voted on as follows. Saml Hogan Yes, H.D.Leo Yes, H.H.Eyman Yes. There being some misunder standing in regard to the provissions of this ordinance #33 there was a Motion and Second to Reconcider and the Vote on this Motion stood as follows. Hogan Yes, Leo Yes, Eyman Yes. Ordinance #33 was then carefully read and concidered and on Motion was adopted by the following vote. Hogan Yes, Leo Yes, Eyman Yes. The ordinance was signed by the president of the Council J.C.Smock and by its provissions became Law Imediatly after its approval. Council then Adjourned to the next regular meet or subject to call of Prest. [Signed] J.E.Young. |
END OF 1896 MINUTES
NOTE: Walter Hess (Page 172) and A.J.(Jasper) Hess (Pg. 44, 1901 Minutes) are brothers of Dick and Fred Hess.
I interviewed Francis Hess, Jasper's son, May 1997. --C.L.