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"Such drunkeness and revelry as was witnessed here on the 4th is a disgrace to any civilized people." --Newsheet Editor E.O.Shepherd "As long as you councilmen issue saloon licenses you will have to put up with the drunks and lawlessness...." --Town Recorder Balding, who also states that either he or Town Marshal Baldwin will have to resign their positions with the Town. Sherwood Newsheet July 9, 1913 |
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| Page 213 Jan. 6, 1913. Acting Pres. Morback and "all members present." "First in order was a motion to ratify actions had by the council at other than a regular meeting, pertaining to authorizing Mr. Murdock the road supervisor to corduroy a strip of road lying within the corporate limits, known as the Cowman hill, and which is now almost impassable. Motion prevailed by unanimous vote. "Next in order was reading of recorders report covering business in the court for the past year. Same showing 6 cases handled and fines collected to the amount of $86.40, after deducting expenses of said court leaving a cash balance due the town of $14.50. Upon motion the report was accepted as read. "The following bills were presented, audited by the council and warrants ordered drawn on the treasurer for the several amounts: J.E.Morback, $10.50, balance due for services rendered in recorders office during year of 1912; also J.W.Eldridge was allowed $1.00 on account of a lantrn he claims was loaned town during construction of septic tank, same being put out at nights as a means of danger warning and was stolen. "Preperatory to qualifications of new officers, E.R.Herndon marshal elect made a statement that if the city could not afford to pay him reasonable washes [sic.] for his services he would not accept the position as marshal. Upon some deliberation of the council, it was agreed upon by Mr. Herndon and the council that a new ordinance would be drafted and passed making a stipulation that his wages would be $40.00 per month. "He Mr. Herndon also agreeing that he would give the town ten days of his time each month exclusively should it be required to guard and oversee prisoners while working out fines for the city." Signed by A.W.Hall Pres. and J.E.Morback Recorder.
| Page 224 Feb. 7, 1913 All present excpt Lukes. Bonds accepted. "Motion made that a committee of two be appointed by the Chairman to look over the Treasurers report. Motion carried. L.W.Roellich and J.R.Balding were appointeed by the Chair to audit Treasurers books and report at the next regular meeting. "Motion made and seconded that the bill of Mr.Murdock be allowed and a warrant drawn for same. Motion carried. "A petition was presentd to the Common Council to place lights at the different points designated in petition. "Motion made and seconded that the Recorder take up with the proper officials of the S.P.R.R. the matter of getting a crossing on Washington street. Motion carried. "Motion made a seconded that Mr. Stevens be employed to get the grades from Washington street and Epler Addition. Motion carried. "Motion made and seconded that a committee of three be appointed to investigate the matter of purchasing a fire engine. Also power to act on same. Motion carried. The following committee were appointed to act with the President. W.J.Dodosn and F.C.Lukes. "Motion made and seconded that the bill of Fred J.Epler Town Treasurer be allowed and a warrant be drawn for same. Motion carried. "Town Recorder was instructed to take up the matter of the Town's tax with D.B. Reasener County Judge." Signed twice by Balding as Prest and Recorder.
| Page 225 Feb. 10, 1913. All present except Roellich. "Motion made and seconded that we proced with the lights as designated in petition, and adding one more light. Entire lighting system not to exceed 3000 Watts. Motion amended, that the lights to be put in at once. Motion carried. "President appoints W.J.Dodson and A. Holtznogle [sic.] as a committee of two to oversee the placing of the lights." Signed twice by Balding as P. and R.
| Page 226 March 7, 1913. Prest Hall, Councilman Lukes, and Marshal Herndon absent. Fred and Frank Cofelt license: Dodson No. "Holtznogel" and Roellich Yes. "The bill of the Tualatin Valley Electric Co., for $222.59 being presented was allowed and a warrant was ordered drawn for same. "Motion made to settle for the Chemical engine in three payments of $100.00 in one year, $100.00 in two years and $225.00 in three years, with interest at 6 per cent. "Fred J. Epler was appointed as a committee to investigate the taxes due the Town from the Co[unty]." Signed by Pres. Hall and Rec. Balding.
| Page 227 April 4, 1913. Lukes absent. Ord. #58 repealed, replaced by new ord. naming "Tualitin" Valley Electric Co. "Motion made and seconded that the Marshall notify Carlson & Sherk to move powder outside of Corporate limits. Motion carried. "Marshall was ordered to post notices on bridge between Mrs.Smock's residence and Holznagel's blacksmith-shop, to dump no rubbish. "The bill of the News-Sheet for printing warrants was allowed and warrant ordered drawn for same. "The names of Louie Wilson, Ed.L.Brown, Egbert Fonda, P.T.Meeks and M.J.Haynes being presented to the Common Council by Marshall E.R.Herndon to be barred from buying Spiritous or Vinous liquors in the Corporate limits of the Town of Sherwood." (A half sheet of paper is attached below this text. The words "as habitual drunkards" pencilled across the top.) "Vote being taken, A.Holznagel, yes, W.J. Dodson, yes, L.W.Roellich not voting, F.C.Lukes voting no. The majority of the votes cast being yes, the Recorder was ordered to notify both saloons with the names." Signed by Pres. Hall and Rec. Balding.
| Page 228 May 5, 1913. "Rollick" absent. Minutes read and approved. "Petition being presented to open Pine street from the R.R. track running south and east to be graded and put in shape by the Town of Sherwood. Petition was discussed by all present. "Motion made and seconded that the street be opened as designated in petition provided the property owners dedicate property to the Town of Sherwood and donate the work. Motion carried. "Motion made and seconded that the Recorder notify the R.R. authorities that Washington Street is graded and ready for use and that the R.R. crossing be put in at once. Motion carried. "Bill of F.J.Epler Town Treasurer, salary for quarter ending March 31, 1913 of $18.70 was allowed and warrant was ordered drawn for same. "Bill for lumber, nails, and labor used for a culvert on Washington Street of $17.74, was allowed and a warrant ordered drawn for same. "Motion made and seconded that the President look up the cost of oil and tank for oiling streets. Motion carried." Signed by Hall and Balding .
| Page 229 June 6, 1913. Lukes and Epler absent. "Moved the application of Fred Colfelt be granted. The vote being taken A.H.Holznagel yes, W.J.Dodson no and L.W.Roellich yes. "Moved and seconded the bond of Frank Colfelt be accepted..." passed by same vote. "Motion made the President appoint a committee of one to consult with lawyer in regard to cost of R.R. Crossing and road tax and turn in a report as soon as possible. Motion carried. W.J.Dodson being appointed. "Motion made and seconded that M.J.Haynes be removed from the black list. Motion carried." Signed by Hall and Balding.
| Page 230 Verbatim: Sherwood, Ore. June 26, 1913This being a suspended meeting was called to order by President A. W. Hall in the chair. Roll call showed all present except E.R. Herndon Marshall and F. J. Epler Treasurer. Through E. E. Allen a message from the Southern Pacific was presented (referring to obtaining a Rail Road Crossing on W. Washington St.) 1913 State Laws, Chapter 275, page 522. Motion made and seconded that we adjourn subject to call of President. Motion carried. Approved June 26, 1913 (Attest) J.R.Balding
Page 231 Aug. 1, 1913.
| Council hears report from Dodson regarding advice on County tax bill that he received from "Dodson & Kindall Attorneys of McMinnville." "All members of the Council agreed that it would be wise to have an attorney to meet with the Council and thoroughly go over the whole case with them at a special called meeting in the near future, before proceeding to commence suit. "On motion of Mr. Roellich Council agreed to meet at 1:30 Tuesday August 5th, to view out a tile drain course from the home of D. Becker to main sewer." Signed by Hall and Balding.
| Page 232 Aug. 6, 1913 Balding and Herndon absent. "Attorney J.B.Dodson of McMinville addressed the Council relative to City collecting road money due the City from the County. "Just at this period Mr. Balding arrived and took the Chair as A.W.Hall was called away on business. "Council ordered by unanimous vote to employ Attorney Dodson to prepare a claim and present same to County Court, with the understanding that he is to proceed with the case to completion; for which he will receive a fee of $100.00. But in the event that the County Court pays over to the Town the money now due it and the Attorney does not have to fight the case through the courts, then the town is to pay him a fee of $25.00 only, for his services. "Recorder reported that he had not yet received any communication from Rail Road commission relative to Rail Road crossing." Signed by Hall and Balding.
| Page 233 Sep. 5, 1913 Dodson and Lukes absent. Typed sentence garbled: "Reading of accptncea of Railroad Commission to be called Monday Sept 8th at 10:30." Fred and Frank Colfelt's license approved with Dodson voting no. "A petition being prsentd to establish four lights as specified in petition. Motion made and seconded that petition be laid on table. Motion carrried. "Bills of A.E.Fletcher for acting as deputy Marshall July 4, 1913 $5.00, Copeland Lumber Co. $1.20, McConnell and Hall $14.26. Motion made to allow bills and warrants drawn for same. Motion carried. "Moved and seconded the Council present bills and collect from all parties connected on sewer running through blocks 1, 2, & 3. Motion carried." Signed by Hall and Balding.
| Page 234 Oct. 3. 1913 Holznagel, Herndon and Epler absent. "Moved and seconded E.R.Herndon's resignation be accepted and office be declared vacant. Motion carried. Applications of Bert Baker, Amos Vinsonhaler and John Edwards for Marshall to fill vacancy for unexpired term made by the resignation of E.R.Herndon were presented. Motion made and seconded that Amos Vinsonhaler be appointed Marshall to fill the vacancy of E.B.Herndon." Signed by Hall and Balding.
| Page 235 Oct. 17, 1913. Appointed to the election board: Jas. Hoy, Dr.J.V.Yates and J. Cowman as Judges. George Saylor, C.T.Hall and J.H.Morback as Clerks. Signed by Hall and Balding. Note: There's a lot more handwritten text under the typed page than what appears on the typed page.
| Page 236 Verbatim: Sherwood, Ore. Nov. 12, 1913. The Common Council met in adjourned meeting called by the President A.W.Hall. Roll call showed all present except W.J.Dodson Councilman, and F.J.Epler Treasurer. Meeting called for the purpose of canvassing of returns of election Nov. 4, 1913. On the official ballot being taken finding 65 votes for prohibition, 68 votes against Prohibition, 14 votes for prohibition improperly voted, 8 against prohibition improperly voted and one blank. Report was signed by City Council, Mayor and Recorder and report sent to County Clerk. No further business coming before the Council motion was made we adjourn subject to call of President. Motion carried. Approved Nov. 12, 1913 (Attest) J.R.Balding
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| Page 238 Nov. 14, 1913. Dodson and Epler absent. "Ordinances #1,2,3,4,5,6,7, were read first time and second time and laid on table for final reading. "Moved and seconded that the bills of A.H.Hildebrand, Robert Colfelt and M.M.Fitch be granted. Motion carried. Warrants were ordered granted for same. Signed by Hall and Balding.
| Page 239 Nov. 17, 1913. Dodson absent. "F.J.Epler was instructed to consult lawyer in regard to drawing set of new ordinances. "Motion made to call mass meting for Oct. 18, 1913, and appointion [sic.] M.E.Buck Chairman, Jas. Hoy, W.V.Yates judges and M.M.Fitch, Geo. Saylor and J.H.Morback as clerks; and to post notices for same for election to be held Dec. 8, 1913. Signed by Hall and Balding.
| Page 240 Verbatim: Sherwood, Ore. Nov. 20, 1913. The Common Council met in adjourned meeting with President A.W.Hall in chair. Roll call showed all present except F.J.Epler Treasurer and A. Vinsonhaler Marshall. Ordinances 8,9,10,11,12,13,14,15 were read for the third time. Ordinance #7 Pertaining to fire appratus was passed by the following vote. W.J.Dodson Yes, L.W. Toellich, Yes, A.Holznagel Yes, and F.C.Lukes Yes. Ordinance #6 Pertaining to the connection of privies and cesspools to Town Sewer was passed by the following vote. W.J.Dodson Yes, L.W. Toellich, Yes, A.Holznagel Yes, and F.C.Lukes Yes. Ordinance #5 Prohibiting the kindling of fires on certain streets was passed by the following vote. W.J.Dodson Yes, L.W. Toellich, Yes, A.Holznagel Yes, and F.C.Lukes Yes. Ordinance #4 Prohibiting the keeping of Disorderly Barrooms or Drinking Shops and prohibiting the sale of liquors to minors was passed by the following vote. W.J.Dodson Yes, L.W. Toellich, Yes, A.Holznagel Yes, and F.C.Lukes Yes. Ordinance #3 Regulating the time of sale and Disposition of Intoxicating Liqours [sic.] was passed by the following vote. W.J.Dodson Yes, L.W. Toellich, Yes, A.Holznagel Yes, and F.C.Lukes Yes. Ordinance #2 Prescribing the License fee for the sale of Liqours and for Regulating Saloons was passed by the following vote. W.J.Dodson Yes, L.W. Toellich, Yes, A.Holznagel Yes, and F.C.Lukes Yes. Ordinance #1: An Ordinance concerning Offences and disorderly conduct was passed by the following vote. W.J.Dodson Yes, L.W. Toellich, Yes, A.Holznagel Yes, and F.C.Lukes Yes. No further business coming before the house motion was made we adjourn subject to call by the President. Motion carried. Approved Nov. 20th, 1913 [Signed] A.W.Hall (Attest) J.R.Balding
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| Frank and Fred Colfelt receive license over lone No vote of Dodson. "Bills of Glass & Prudhomme $21.87, J.H.Kelley $16.20 and Sherwood News Sheet $6.00 ..." paid. "Motion made and seconded that warrant be drawn in favor of Bank of Sherwood for $196.25. Interest on warrants. Motion carried. "Through act of Council having purchased 400 ft. of hose from Columbia Engineering Works. "Moved that A.W.Hall be a Com. appointed to employ carpenter to put in two 5 panel doors 30 X 70 in Town Hall. Motion seconded. "Moved that President A.W.Hall appoint committee of one to take up matter of buying an electric fire bell. Motion seconded. F.J.Epler being appointed. "Ordinance #2 being reread was passed as read and approved for the third time." Passed, with Dodson voting No. Signed by Hall and Balding.
| Page 242 Dec.12, 1913. The following ordinances, unless otherwise noted, were passed by Dodson, Roellich, Holznagel, and Lukes, with no No votes or abstensions: Ord. #8 "prohibiting animals and fowls to run at large" Ord. #9 "estimating the tax levy for the ensuing year." Ord. #10 "Prohibiting the riding of bicycles on side walks." Ord. #11 "Regulating the Construction of Buildings in Blocks 1,2,&3." Ord. #12 "to provide for the working of town prisoners." Ord. #13 "to provide the taxing and killing of dogs." Ord. #14 "prohibiting the driving of automobiles faster than 15 miles per hour." Ord. #15 "prescribing the time for Primary nominating Assembly not being favorably drawn up was laid on the table for future reading." No vote. Ord. #16 "regulating the construction of windows in barrooms" Ord. #17 "requiring keepers of saloons, barrooms, or drinking shops to furnish an Indemnity Bond." Ord. #18 "prohibiting the use of screens or curtains in barrooms." Signed by Hall and Balding.
Page 243 Dec. 26, 1913.
| Dodson and Epler absent. "Bill of J.H.Kelley for drafting set of ordinances $75.00 was allowed and warrant issued drawn for same." Signed by Hall and Balding. |