This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1898 Excerpt: ...of the Village, held on the 11th day of May, 1813, it was voted to raise One Hundred dollars for the purpose of repairing the roads and walks, and One Hundred dollars for the purpose of "Organizing a Fire Company." The following year a further sum of One Hundred and Fifty dollars was voted for the express purpose of ...
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This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1898 Excerpt: ...of the Village, held on the 11th day of May, 1813, it was voted to raise One Hundred dollars for the purpose of repairing the roads and walks, and One Hundred dollars for the purpose of "Organizing a Fire Company." The following year a further sum of One Hundred and Fifty dollars was voted for the express purpose of purchasing a Fire Engine. Fire hooks and ladders were also ordered to be purchased. It was also "Resolved, that the Treasurer be directed to loan the money now in his hands, at the lawful. interest, on good securities, until called for by the Trustees of said Village." In November, 1814, the supply of silver and copper coins had become so scarce that Bills or Notes were issued by the Village to the amount of $500. These Bills were in denominations of let, 3cts, 6cts, 12cts and 25 cents, and were payable in current Bank Bills, at the office of the President of the village. A month later Bills of twenty-five and fifty cents were issued to the amount of One Thousand dollars.--Several business men also issued small Bills at this time. Two years later the Trustees passed a Resolution prohibiting the issuing of small Bills. In August, .1818, the first regular Fire Company was organized. It was composed of 20 members.--George Farley was Captain; Illustrious Remington, Engineer, and Chester Judd Secretary. Among the early ordinances was one making any person, or persons, "encouraging dog-fighting in the streets," punishable by a fine of not less than $5.--Another prohibited the blowing of horns or beating of drums in the street, without a permit from the Trustees. Anyone leaving wood or boxes on the sidewalk was liable to a fine of one dollar. The following facts are given for their local interest: Church street was opened i...
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