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Converted from paper version of the Broad Ripple Gazette (v08n15)
Old Town of Broad Ripple Meeting Minutes #124
posted: Jul. 22, 2011
The Town of Broad Ripple was incorporated in 1894, and started holding regular meetings at that time. In each issue, I will print my transcription of the old Town of Broad Ripple meeting minutes. These are taken from the original, hand-written minutes that contain many spelling errors. I have transcribed all the records as they were entered, including errors. I will make some corrections to the text in brackets [ ]. The original minutes books are at the Indiana State Archives at 6440 E. 30th St.
Broad Ripple Ind Nov. 12th 1901
Board met in special session all members present. Minutes of regular meeting of Nov 5 read and approved. The board accepted the 12 Kitson Lamps. The following bills were allowed.
H. Adkins $1.00
R.C. Light $824.67
E.H. Pursel $6.00
The following provision was made in settlement of the bill of R.C. Light. An order drawn on the treasurer for $424.67 and the town gave its note for $400.00 to R.C. Light payable one year after date and drawing 6% interest from date and signed by the Town of Broad Ripple Ind by Jas. H. Brady president of town board. Attested by C.L. Kirk clerk.
On regular motion the marshal was instructed to light the street lamps on a moonlight schedule and to promptly turn all lamps out at day light.
Approved Dec 3rd 1901 J.H. Brady C.L. Kirk "clerk"
Broad Ripple Ind. Dec 3rd 1901
Board met in regular session, All members present. The minutes of special meeting of Nov 12th read and approved.
The following bills were allowed
Chas Boardman $4.20
Frank Shields $27.25
J.M. Watts $5.46
O.B. Boardman $4.80
E.H. Pursel $8.40
J.F. Metsker $0.90
Standard Oil $20.01
On regular motion the marshal was instructed to commence turning out the street lamps at 11 o'clock.
J.O. Brenneman and C.W. Silvey were appointed a committee to investigate and report to the board as to what arrangements can be made for legal counsel for bringing suit against the Monon Ry. for failure to put up lamps at street crossings in accordance with ordinance providing for same.
Approved 1/11/1902 Jas. H. Brady
C.L. Kirk clerk
Jany 11th 1902 Broad Ripple Ind
Board met in regular session all members present.
The following bills were allowed
Standard Oil $17.86
J.M. Watts $1.10
H.C. Gresh $1.50
Frank A. Shields $26.25
On regular motion the board will meet in special session Tuesday night Jany. 14th to appoint a Town Marshal.
Frank A. Shields the present Marshal having tendered his resignation which was accepted, also to allow bills and to consider and pass ordinances relative to Monon Ry. Placing lights at street crossings, The Marshal turned over to the clerk 8 keys, 1 mace, 1 pr. nippers, 1 Marshal badge, 1 deputy badge.
Approved Jany. 14th 1901 Jas. H. Brady
C.L. Kirk clerk
alan@broadripplegazette.com
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