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About The morning Astorian. (Astoria, Or.) 1899-1930 | View Entire Issue (Dec. 19, 1906)
THE MORNING ASTORIAN, ASTORIA, OREGON. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 19, 19M. AN EIGHT MILL LEVY IS ORDERED 6CHOOL DIRECTORS OF ASTORIA . IN FORMAL. SESSION AT TAX PAYERS' MEETING DECIDE . UPON THIS LIMIT FOR SCHOOLS. I The meeting of the Astoria school to be placed under th northeast cor ner of the building. These plors are supposed to ,rrt on the solid soap- stone. Thry were placed at a cost of ll.159.T0, vhile the drain cut 11.035, making the total coat of the repair to that building S2.194.T0. "A the necessity for borrowing money did hot arise, the board did not make use, of the authorisation of the meeting of May 15. and no money was borrowed. "The estimates of Income and expen ditures for the ensuing year as set forth In the clerk's report. show an estimated Income of $17,41. S3, and an estimated expenditure of t3T.9S5.IO. -.a ...ei.ii.i,i thus leaving a balance at the end of building last night. waa, as nly, but it of ?9.5S5.S5, which can be .h.k- .tientt. th ntlr board be- eet any emergency that may Ing present, however, with A. l Clark, superintendent of the etty ' schools, and clerk of the board, being present with his report for the yearj and in charge of the records. The fol lowing statement from the board In dicates the full and final action of the meeting: . "Astoria. Ore.. Deo. IS,. IMC. To the Taxpayers of School District No. 1, of Clatsop County, Oregon "The board of directors of this school district are pleased to report that the past year has been a year of success In school matters. "We also take pleasure In report Ing the schools to be In a prosperous condition at the present time, having an enrollment of 1,409, and employing a corps of 34 teachers. "The finances of the district are in good shape, there being a cash bal ance In the Bank of $3,542.47 above all outstanding warrants, which, added to S1.014.7S now in the hands of the coun ty treasurer, gives the district 19,557. SS now available, as against tS.94C.t9 at this time last year. "At a special meeting of taxpayers held on May 15. 190C, the Board of Di rectors was authorised to borrow $10, COO, or as much thereof as should be necessary, for the purpose of repair ing and Improving school buildings, the intention at that time being to move the Mcflure school building back and elevate it so as to permit of fin ishing extra school rooms, at a cost of about $15,000. Later developments, however, proved that the ground In the back of the lot is no more solid than the ground where the building now stands, so the board decided to construct a drain around the building to carry the water from the founds be likely to arise. "This estimate Is based upon a spe cial tevy of 8 mills for this district. "Believing that the said estimate Is sufficient for the maintenance of the schools of this district for one year, the board of directors recommend a tax levy of .jsix mills for school pur. poses and two mills for Improvements and repairs, making a total levy of clRht mills. ( "Very respectfully submitted, "THE FOARD OF DIRECTORS. (Signed.) "By J. E. H1GG1XS. Chairman.' !N PRAISE OF CHAMBERLAIN'S COUGH REMEDY. by refusing any but the genuine. T. There is no other medicine manu factored that has received, so much praise and so many expressions of gratitude as Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. It is effective, and prompt relief follows Its use. Grateful par ents everywhere do not hesitate to testify to its merits for the benefits of others. It is a certain cure for croup and will prevent the attack U given at the first appearance of the disease. It is especially adapted to children, as It Is pleasant to take and conydns nothing Injurious. Mr. E. A. uumpnnes, a weu mows roeiueui and clerk in the store of Mr. E. Lock, of Alice, Cape Colony, Africa, says: "I have used Chamberlain's Cough Remedy to ward off coughs and croup in my family. I found it to be very satisfactory, and it gives me pleasure to reccommend It" Frank Hart and Leading Druggists. Morning Artorfan, 00 cents per month. tion, and to cause heavy concrete piers Delivered by eurisr. STERLING SILVER FLATWARE I What is nicer for that Christmas gift than a nice piece of onr Flatware PRICES THE LOWEST I FRANK J. DONNERBERG f 110 ELEVENTH STREET. NEAR BOND. I HEAR YE I HEAR YE ! f HEAR YE! Important Announcement by Tag'g's Confectionery. Important to you because it enables you te save money. Lown.y's f Chocolate Creams put in Special Christmas Boxes, X 14-pound Boxes, 30 cents. ' Vi 1 -pound Boxes, 60 cents. For the Little Ones: ' Telephone Candy Boxes, 10 cents and up. Speoial line of Christmas tree ornaments, 1 cent and up. Tagg"s Confectionery, 483 Commercial St, iLssLf LET US THINK FOR YOU aaetawaBgasraa As Xmas Timb approaches we sometimes find ourselves desti- , tute of ideas What to buy for somebody or -other is (to us) the question of the hour. What will he like aud what will be appreciate arc the all perplexing, all important questions. We are Full of Ideas, Suggestions, Thoughts, Plans, v: , and to back it upkour store is full of Proper Gifts for Men Things necessary to .their comfort and well being. , .. . Perhaps to their peace of mind, . Verily Oceans of Essentials For the man of culture and good taste. Our holiday lines such as Lounging robes, house coats, fancy vests, mufflers, silk handker chiefs, fancy suspenders, umbrellas, gloves, . etc., are most complete AND YET- I ll I iij ill $ ililllili mf mmm w m i Nothing is nicer than a hat order, a glove or merchandise order for any amount you wish. Then you arc sure to please him for he will select his own. . Remember We Will ThinK for You If You Wish. P. A. STOEEvS "UNCOMMON CLOTHES' COMMON COUNCIL AD JOURNED SESSION CHRISTMAS CHEER I Means not only good things to eat, but also the best of things to drink, T and the best of all good drinks is 8und & Carlson's I Bye and Bourbon Whiskies, Choice Wines and Champagnes. ! THE COMMERCIAL 509 Commercial 8t. SEVERAL ORDINANCES AND RES OLUTIONS PASSED AT THE SES SION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL LA8T EVENING, An adjourned session of the common council was held last evening, the mayor, city officials and all the mem bers being present. Bills paying the judges and clerks of election were ordered vaid, Report of the city surveyor on grades on Commercial street and Jerome avenue was adopted. Report of A. M. Smith, city attor ney for the past two years, In which he reviewed the business of the city and all litigation to which the city had been a party. He favored non partisan politics In city affairs, show ing that the city had grown and pros pered under the present non-partisan administration, and paid a high com pliment to the members of the com mon council for the fair and Impar tial manner In which the affairs of the city have been conducted. Councilman Kaboth complimented the city attorney for the faithful dis charge of his duties and moved that the report be placed on file. Cpuncll man Belland also complimented the city attorney on the conduct of the business ef his office and on his mo tlon a vote of thanks was tendered to City Attorney Smith for the .efficient manner In which he had conducted the duties of that office. Logan delivered a brief address, complimenting the city attorney and alluded to the fact that he had saved the city a large sum of money in lit igation, Mr, Logan was followed by Mayor Wise, on the efficient manage ment of the office of city attorney. ' Mr, Smith thanked the council for the kind words expressed by the mem bers of the council,, attesting his ap preciation In a few well chosen re marks, Ordinance confirming special as sessment roll for the Improvement of crossing at Intersection of Sixth and Bond streets was passed. , s Ordinance appropriating money for the Improvement of Tenth street was read the first and second times. Ordinance appropriating money for the improvement of Commercial street was read first and second times. Ordinance appropriating 1240 for Bond and Sixth street crossing was read first and second times. Ordinance appropriating $553 for the construction of foundation of new en gine house was read the second time. Ordinance appropriating $400 out of tho general fund,for the benefit of Matt Armstrong was passed. Ordinance establishing the grade of Exchange street was passed. Ordinance appropriating 13,174 for Improvement of Bond street for the benefit of E, A. Gerdlng was passed. Ordinance appropriating $1,137 for benefit of E. A. Gerdlng was paised. Ordinance establishing the grade on Second street was passed. Ordinance appropriating $1,134 for the bentfl of Wuopplo and Makkala for Improvement of Alameda avenue was passed. . Resolution to estahllnh the grado of Commercial from Third street to the west lino of McClure's Astoria was adopted. Resolution to establish the grade on Tenth street from Kensington to Har rison avenues was adopted. . Resolution to establish the grade on Jerome avenue from Eleventh to Four teenth street was adopted. Communication from the Board of School Directors, notifying the council that the school district had levied an eight mill tax, six mills for school pur poses and two mills for repairs and Improvements. -. There being" no further business, the council adjourned. , Another New Service Mannger F. P. Shea and force of expert workmen, together with the second shipment of tools, Instruments and materials, ar rived In on the Roanoke on Monday, and left down the bay yesterday with a Callender steamer and scow for North Head, where the new wireless telegraph station will soon be In working order. This, the sixth, and last, of the American stations on the Pacific, will compass the entire coast territory, and the service will be practically perpetual, as three - men will attend It, doing eight hour shifts constantly. The plant will Include comfortable quarters for themen, and the technical equipment 'will be the latest and completest. The station, aside from Its utility, will be another feature of deep Interest for the thou sands of visitors flocking to Astoria constantly through the year. ASTORIA GROCERY PtONX, MAIN Mi. 53 COMMEBCUL STBZXT. For your Fancy Groceries, Fresh Fruits, Vegetables, etc., Pay us a visit or call Main A81. ASTOIVIA IRON WORKS JOHNi FOX, Pres. Nelson Troy tr, Vice-Pros, and Bopt. F L BISHOP. Secretar) AWTOUIA BaViSGS BANK. Trias Designers end Mamfactarers 01 THE LATEdT IMPROVED Canning Machinery, Marine Engines and Bote, . Complete Cannery Outfits Furnished. mooFKonunPscp sni ititfiw i vnn.i. ... . OPEN EVENINGS The Largest and Finest Stock Ever exhibited in Astoria Diamonds and other Precious Stones. Rich Jewelry, Watches, Sterling Silver, ;:;:.,:t. Cut Glass, Fine Umbrellas, J. H. SEYMOUR The Jeweller 466 Commercial St.