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Champion & White ousted from city crematory – February 26, 1894

Champion & White ousted from city crematory – February 26, 1894

Posted by By Posted in1894
Champion and White were given one month’s notice that their services (operating the city garbage burning crematory) were no longer required. Aldermen Brown, Bethune, Queen, Shaw and McFaiden appointed as…
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More pipes needed to extend the Water Works – December 14, 1891

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City Engineer presented a plan of the city showing where more pipes were needed to extend the Water Works. Tenders were invited to supply appropriate pipes. City Clerk to advertise…
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G.A. Jordan new Police Magistrate – November 30 1891

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G.A. Jordan elected Police Magistrate. Matron “not to admit D.T. patients*” to the city jail. City scavengers must dump all watery matter into manholes using proper chutes from the carts…
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Police Magistrate appointment delayed, $500 for free library – November 23, 1891

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A. Williams declined appointment as Police Magistrate with restrictions. $500 was set aside for the Free Library for the purchase of books only. Market Committee empowered to find out what…
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Council selects new Police Magistrate – November 18, 1891

Council selects new Police Magistrate – November 18, 1891

Posted by By Posted in1891
A Special Meeting was held to appoint a Police Magistrate at a salary $125 per month. A. Williams was unanimously selected. This transcript was made in 2016 by Transcribimus volunteer…
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Hallett resigns as Police Magistrate – October 12, 1891

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Isaac Hallett resigned as Police Magistrate and was paid out at $125.00 per month. The lane in Block 97 D.L. 196 be graded by the chain gang. James Carnahan allowed…
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C.L. Brown wins seat in Ward 5 – October 5, 1891

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C.L. Brown elected as Alderman for Ward 5, and appointed to the Board of Works, Police, and License Committees. City will purchase 20,000 cubic yards of crushed rock from Dr.…
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Post Office obstruction on Granville Street to be removed – September 7, 1891

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Federal government seems to have stopped building post office on Granville Street, but has left stone blocks and building debris obstructing traffic. Two railcar loads of gravel to be purchased…
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Ratepayers protest Isaac Hallett’s continuing as Police Magistrate – July 27, 1891

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Mayor Oppenhiemer and Alderman receive a notice of injunction from Elizabeth Ann Studden on behalf of the ratepayers, prohibiting the City from paying any further salary to Isaac Hallet as…
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Phone brought in to Mountain View Cemetery – July 20, 1891

Phone brought in to Mountain View Cemetery – July 20, 1891

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Mrs. McDonald, wife of the cemetery keeper, to be paid $5.00 per month for attending to the telephone. City Solicitor gave his opinion that the position of Police Magistrate is…
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